Why my attorney didn't have to report my student loans in my chapter 7 bankruptcy?

I agree with the responses. The loans should have been listed, but realistically, back in 1988 you could not have discharged the recent student...

My mother-in-law has a small pension & s/s. Can the pension be attached by creditors and collection agencies?

The pension and social security are exempt assets. Creditors may not attempt to seize these funds. Note that if a creditor obtains a judgment,...

I run my business out of my home. Is my home still exempt from judgments under the homestead exemption.

I would not expect that you would have any problem claiming the homestead exemption.

Your spouse is not responsible for your debts.

Should we go for deed in lieu or short sale? we filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy and was discharged in Oct 2011. We did not

If you are already out of the house or planning to move soon, a short sale could still help. This could shorten the time for eligibility for a new...

If my husband is filing chapter 7 can they come after a custodial account on my name ? We live in Fl.

Another issue on the custodian account is what is the source of the funds? If your husband put money into the account in the last 4 years, that...

I assume you have an attorney in your chapter 13. You should be discussing this issue. You have a new post-petition obligation(to cure the...

Can you file for personal bankruptcy if you own a business?

Bottom line is to determine what are the assets of the business? Is it a service business with no assets, or a lot of equipment, accounts...

If a civil lawsuit is filed against me that I think I may lose, what happens if I just take the cash out of the bank ?

The overall issue should involve a consultation with an attorney. How much is the debt? Do you have other debts? How much is in the bank? You...

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If marital home with negative equity was awarded solely to one spouse by court, does that releif the other spouse of home debts?

If you signed the promissory note on the mortgage you would still be responsible on the underlying debt if your ex-spouse does not make the...